Five Steps to Align Your People Development Efforts with Your Nonprofit Strategy

Your nonprofit has a strong 2026 strategy. But is your team ready to bring it to life? If your team isn"t fully equipped to deliver on your goals, you could be missing the bridge between strategy and success. That"s why, in this episode, I"m sharing a little of what it takes to align your L&D efforts and your nonprofit strategy by breaking down the five steps you can take to build a training plan that enables your organization and your people to achieve those 2026 goals. ▶️ Five Steps to Align Your People Development Efforts with Your Nonprofit Strategy ▶️ Key Points: 01:20 The value of getting support to build  the right training plan 04:38 Step 1: Review your organization"s strategies 05:15 Step 2: Define what your people need to do 05:48 Step 3: Identify the gaps, roadblocks, or pain points 07:08 Step 4: Prioritize the needs 08:41 Step 5: Determine how to close the gaps Resources from this episode:  If you want to learn more about how I can support you  in creating a plan for your team, fill out this form.  Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective Was this episode helpful? If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review! 👇👇👇 Know anyone who would benefit from this episode? SHARE this with your friends. 🔗 Connect with Heather LinkedIn: Heather Burright Website: skillmastersmarket.com Book an interest call with Heather here. Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations. Discover how to implement impactful learning solutions, foster belonging, and influence senior leaders. Each episode provides the tools you need to confidently navigate high-level conversations and drive meaningful change within your organization. Let’s create lasting impact through innovative L&D solutions! Produced by Ideablossoms